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Phenytoin shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Phenytoin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
21

Reports by product

Resolved
DILANTIN INFATABS
50MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023698 · ended Jun 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
DILANTIN-30 SUSPENSION
30MG · SUSPENSION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023442
Discontinued
DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION
125MG · SUSPENSION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023450
Avoided
DILANTIN INFATABS
50MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023698 · ended Oct 20, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PHENYTOIN
125MG · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02250896 · ended Sep 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION
125MG · SUSPENSION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023450 · ended Mar 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PHENYTOIN
125MG · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02250896 · ended Oct 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION
125MG · SUSPENSION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023450 · ended Jun 25, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION
125MG · SUSPENSION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023450 · ended May 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PHENYTOIN
125MG · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02250896 · ended Sep 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DILANTIN INFATABS
50MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00023698 · ended Oct 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DILANTIN INFATABS
50MG · TABLET · UPJOHN CANADA ULC
DIN 00023698 · ended Jul 20, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.

Showing 12 of 21 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Phenytoin. Health Canada has 21 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Phenytoin is classified under “ANTIEPILEPTICS” (ATC N03AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Phenytoin be back in stock in Canada?

Phenytoin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Phenytoin in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.